Annette vs May

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Annette

Girl #1,304 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French English German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,304
Total SSA Count
176
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Annie, Ann, Nettie

Playground Safety Score

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May

Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,351
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Annette Rank #1,304
May Rank #1,351

Annette is more popular, ranked #1304 vs #1351 for May.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Annette ___

  • Annette Marie
  • Annette Louise
  • Annette Claire
  • Annette Renee
  • Annette Nicole
  • Annette Simone

May ___

  • May Rose
  • May Eleanor
  • May Josephine
  • May Beatrice
  • May Louise
  • May Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Annette

Colette Suzette Henri Pierre Madeleine

If you choose May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Annette or May more popular?

Annette is more popular, ranked #1304 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do Annette and May mean?

Annette means "grace, favor" (Hebrew via French origin). May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin).

Are Annette and May boy or girl names?

Annette is primarily a girl name. May is primarily a girl name.

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